"The world you have entered was created by The Walt Disney Company and is dedicated to Hollywood -- not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a place where illusion and reality are fused by technological magic. We welcome you to a Hollywood that never was -- and always will be. "
Dedicated by Michael Eisner, CEO of The Walt Disney Company
May 1, 1989

Attractions

The Magic of Disney Animation
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure

Character Meet and Greets

Buzz Lightyear & Woody at Pixar Place
Disney Pals near Hollywood Boulevard
Mike & Sulley near Streets of America
Minnie Mouse at The Magic of Disney Animation
Phineas and Ferb near Streets of America
The Incredibles at The Magic of Disney Animation
Stars of Cars near Streets of America
Stars of Disney Junior at Animation Courtyard
Disney Stars at The Magic of Disney Animation

Exhibits

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame Plaza
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Shows

Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage
Disney Junior - Live on Stage!
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Fantasmic!
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Jedi Training Academy
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Muppet*Vision 3D
Voyage of The Little Mermaid

Events

Seasonal

Star Wars Weekends

Important Dates

Grand Opening

May 1 1989

The idea for a park based on favorite movie themes originated with Walt Disney more than 40 years ago when “backlot tours” were limited to a privileged few. He first considered a park on his own backlot, then looked across the river from the Disney Studios in Burbank on land adjacent to Griffith Park. Lack of enough land combined with potential traffic problems caused him to look elsewhere; namely, Anaheim. The result was Disneyland. In the mid '80s, a greatly expanded production schedule for the Walt Disney Company demanded more facilities. Rather than buy expensive land in California, the company realized it had plenty of land in Florida and the opportunity to combine its new production facilities with a chance for Walt Disney World guests to see behind the scenes of movie and television production. The park changed it's name from Disney-MGM studios to Disney's Hollywood Studios on January 7 2008.

Details

Location:
One mile southwest of Epcot on Walt Disney World Resort property, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., approximately 22 miles southwest of Orlando.

Major Attractions and Shows

Fantasmic!: Another dream comes true at Walt Disney World Resort, only this time it’s Mickey Mouse’s dream that comes to life in a brilliant display of lights, lasers, fireworks and water animation.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith: A “super-stretch limo” catapults guests through a series of unexpected twists and turns. Five specially recorded Aerosmith soundtracks echo throughout this indoor roller coaster.

The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror: A thrilling journey through the eerie corridors of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, culminating when guests plummet 13 stories twice -- faster than free-fall -- in a breathtaking finale.

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure: Based on the hit film “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,” the movie set adventure playground features an ant the size of a pony, grass blades 30 feet tall and mushroom caps three stories tall.

Star Tours, presented by Energizer: “Space journey” in a 40-seat advanced flight simulator from the creative forces of Disney and George Lucas, the ultimate “Star Wars” adventure.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid: Based on the hit animated film “The Little Mermaid,” the show features dazzling special effects which combine with puppets, Audio-Animatronics figures, live performers and favorite clips from the film to tell the tale of Ariel.

Dining Priority Seating:
Available for full-service restaurants; can be made at Hollywood Junction Red Car Station (corner of Hollywood and Sunset) on the day of visit for the Hollywood Brown Derby, 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant and Mama Melrose’s. Priority seating can be made in advance by calling 407/WDW-DINE.